60% VA Disability Rating
At the 60% rating, a veteran alone receives $1,435.02 per month in tax-free compensation under the official 2026 VA rates (effective December 1, 2025).
A single condition rated 60% or more meets the schedular threshold for TDIU on its own, whatever your combined rating is.
What 60% VA disability pays in 2026
Rates effective December 1, 2025 (2.8% COLA), verified against VA’s published tables on 2026-09-14.
| Household | Monthly pay |
|---|---|
| Veteran, no dependents | $1,435.02 |
| With spouse only | $1,566.02 |
| With spouse and 1 child | $1,663.02 |
| With 1 child only, no spouse | $1,523.02 |
| With spouse and 1 dependent parent | $1,671.02 |
| With spouse and 2 dependent parents | $1,776.02 |
| With 1 dependent parent only | $1,540.02 |
| With 2 dependent parents only | $1,645.02 |
| With spouse, 1 child, and 1 dependent parent | $1,768.02 |
| With spouse, 1 child, and 2 dependent parents | $1,873.02 |
| With 1 child and 1 dependent parent, no spouse | $1,628.02 |
| With 1 child and 2 dependent parents, no spouse | $1,733.02 |
- Each additional child under 18: $65.00
- Each child 18–23 in school: $211.00
- Spouse receiving Aid & Attendance: $121.00
What 60% unlocks
- Meets TDIU’s single-disability threshold on its own (38 CFR § 4.16(a))
- VA health care Priority Group 1
- Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay for retirees
A single 60% condition and TDIU
38 CFR § 4.16(a) lets one disability rated 60% or more meet the schedular threshold for Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) on its own, whatever your combined rating is — as long as it prevents you from securing and holding substantially gainful employment. TDIU pays at the full 100% rate of $3,938.58 a month.
How veterans reach 60%
Generated from the calculator’s own engine — every two-rating and three-rating combination that produces 60%, not a hand-picked example.
A single condition rated 60% reaches this tier on its own.
5 two-rating combinations reach 60%: 40% + 30%, 40% + 40%, 50% + 10%, 50% + 20%, 60% + 10%.
8 three-rating combinations also reach 60%
30% + 20% + 20% · 30% + 30% + 10% · 30% + 30% + 20% · 40% + 20% + 10% · 40% + 20% + 20% · 40% + 30% + 10% · 50% + 10% + 10% · 50% + 20% + 10%
What it takes to reach 70%
What you need depends on your exact combined value before rounding, not just your rounded 60% rating:
| Your raw combined value | New rating needed |
|---|---|
| 61-64 | 10% |
| 56-60 | 20% |
| 55 | 30% |
Moving up to 70% is worth $373.43 more a month ($4,481.16 a year) for a veteran alone.
Common combinations that reach 60%
- 40% + 30%, 40% + 40%, 50% + 10%, 50% + 20%, or 60% + 10% (5 pairs reach 60%)
- Coronary artery disease
Full 2026 pay chart with every dependent combination →
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FAQ
How much does 60% VA disability pay?
$1,435.02 a month for a veteran alone in 2026, or $1,566.02 with a spouse.
Does a single 60% rating qualify for TDIU?
Yes — one condition rated 60% or more meets the schedular threshold on its own under 38 CFR § 4.16(a), unlike lower ratings, which need a combined 70% plus one condition at 40%+.